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Re: Thinking about buying a DVR box
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Joined: Jul 2010
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There is a big difference in WAF between Moxi and Tivo.
Let me attempt to define a WAF reaction scale for gadgets: 0 = sound of pump-action shotgun being loaded with intent to kill 1 = "Next time this thing doesn't work I am sending it to 'Will it blend'" 2 = "As long as you don't make me use it" 3 = No particular reaction 4 = A look of panic appears on her face when you suggest getting rid of it
I have a Tivo HD and I can attest that it is a level 4 device.
Based on some feedback from co-workers who tried the Moxi, I would guess that it is a level 1 or 2 device. It appealed to them (my male geek co-workers) initially because it has a slicker looking interface, but it fell apart in the usability department. At least one of the aforementioned co-workers now has a Tivo.
Axiom M80s + QS8s + VP180 <-- Pioneer VSX-1120-K <-- Squeezebox Touch / XBox360 / Oppo BDP-93
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Re: Thinking about buying a DVR box
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Joined: Feb 2007
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aficionado
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aficionado
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One other thing to think about, the lifetime subscription is probably tied to the hardware. So if there is something new, your contract will not transfer to the new hardware.
Another thing is cablecard support from your cable vendor. As more cable provider rolls out SDV, you'll need tuning adapters from your cable vendor. It will probably be a hassle for the next year or so (as everyone gets used to the rollout)
-- Denon 4520, EPIC80/500/VP180 Speakers
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Re: Thinking about buying a DVR box
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Joined: Dec 2006
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The best TV company/DVR package I’ve ever owned is Netflix and my DVD player. IMO anything worth watching comes out on DVD/BD and now as Netflix adds more streaming content a lot of old reruns are easily accessible. Add in TV.com and I can watch almost anything I want. I guess if I liked to watch a lot of live sports and didn’t want to do it at a sports bar TV might still be interesting but with the high cost and low utility value for me I just had mine disconnected and haven’t missed it once.
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Re: Thinking about buying a DVR box
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Joined: Jul 2004
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connoisseur
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I like your rating scale Henry. Fortunately, my girlfriend doesn't mind living in sin and we are not married, and she doesn't give me crap.
Good to know about the Moxi troubles. I tend to get irritated with things that don't work.
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Re: Thinking about buying a DVR box
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Joined: Jun 2003
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I agree about the bliss of Netflix.
DTV used to have Tivo, but everybody in our house adapted pretty easily to "DTV Plus" instead.
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